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About

Crediton is a market town in Mid Devon set along the banks of the River Creedy. Its street pattern and stone buildings reflect a long history as a local trading centre, and a weekly market still takes place in the town centre. Records and local collections link Crediton to the early medieval figure Boniface, who was born here; the Boniface Museum presents material on that association alongside broader local history. The river and small bridges are part of the town’s layout and influence how streets and lanes meet the centre.

The surrounding area is a mix of pasture, cider orchards and small woodlands that run down to the river valley. Walking routes radiate from the town along field lanes and hedgerows, and there are regular community events held in the market square and at the town hall. Local services include independent shops, a railway station on the regional line and sports facilities that serve the wider parish. Crediton functions as a focal point for nearby villages while retaining a compact town centre and a clear link to its early medieval past.

Area overview

On average Crediton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crediton is £49,329 per year. There are 3 schools in Crediton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Crediton is home to around 8,077 people, with a population density of about 1,836.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crediton Population
8,077
Population density
1,836.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.51(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.9(-34%)
Shoplifting
9.53(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.3(+28%)
Public order
5.94(-9%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,487
92.71%
Other White
361
4.47%
Other
30
0.37%
Other Asian
29
0.36%
Irish
28
0.35%
Total population: 8,076

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,892
28.68%
No qualifications
1,210
18.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,159
17.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
986
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
743
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 6,596

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,329
35.84%
Owns with a mortgage
980
26.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
743
20.04%
Social rents from council
276
7.44%
Other social rented
261
7.04%
Total households: 3,708

Property prices in Crediton

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 in Crediton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crediton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crediton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached28£259,500
Terraced29£225,000
Detached35£395,000
Flats13£108,000

10 years median price trend in Crediton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crediton.

All postcodes in Crediton

EX173EJ

Bowden Hill

EX172AT

Searle Street

EX173LR

Landscore

EX172BL

Market Street

EX173JA

Barnfield

EX173EF

Park Street

EX171EE

Old Tiverton Road

EX173BH

Exeter Road

EX173BZ

Fordton Trading Estate

EX171AA

Pounds Hill

EX172EJ

Queen Elizabeth Drive

EX173NZ

Tuckers Close

EX172EG

Okefield Ridge

EX173EX

Winswood

EX171HG

The Tolleys

EX171HT

The Maltings

EX173NP

Orchard Terrace

EX173NN

Rus Cottages

EX171DE

Elder Grove

EX173LA

High Street

EX171DF

Exhibition Road

EX171JZ

Cromwells Meadow

EX172EZ

Trenavin Close

EX172BU

Albert Close

EX173LP

Greenway

EX172EB

Chapel Downs Road

EX173LF

High Street

EX172ES

Higher Road

EX172FB

Orchard Close

EX173FA

Crediton Boniface

EX172BE

St Lawrence's Green

EX172DP

Alexandra Road

EX171DU

Longmeadows

EX173YZ

Hawkins Way

EX172BQ

Tower Gardens

EX173AY

East Street

EX172BT

North Street

EX173JX

High Street

EX172AY

Kiddicott

EX173FL

Yeo Crescent

EX173QT

Thurlow Close

EX173PN

Threshers Terrace

EX172AX

Buller Road

EX173AB

High Street

EX171EP

Exhibition Road

EX173DW

Kirton Drive

EX173DY

Union Terrace

EX172DU

Murley Close

EX171JB

Walnut Drive

EX172AJ

Bank Place

EX171GB

Glen Creedy Court

EX173NB

Western Road

EX171DB

Hedgerow Close

EX173DG

West View

EX171FA

Boniface Court

EX171HZ

Hawkins Way

EX173JJ

Threshers

EX173NG

Western Road

EX173EU

Winswood

EX172BX

Deep Lane

EX173AU

Queens Place

EX172HA

Searle Street

EX173ER

Cockles Lane

EX173BB

Charlotte Street

EX173JR

Lynwood Terrace

EX173HS

Barnfield

EX173DP

Exeter Road

EX179BG

Hawkins Way

EX173LD

Belle Court

EX173BY

Four Mills Lane

EX173NL

Threshers

EX173ND

Western Road

EX171HH

Downeshead Lane

EX172JZ

Ash Court

EX172EH

Queen Elizabeth Drive

EX173HB

Butt Parks

EX173HX

Barnfield Close

EX172AU

Belle Avenue

EX179BA

Hawkins Way

EX173PB

Threshers

EX172AW

Parliament Street

EX173JP

High Street

EX171HB

Mill Street

EX171JD

Chestnut Close

EX171BQ

Penton Close

EX173HH

Spruce Park

EX173EP

Dean Street

EX172DE

Peoples Park Road

EX171FB

Marsh End

EX171ER

Commercial Road

EX171DS

Victoria Place

EX172BA

Kiddicott

EX173AQ

High Street

EX173BE

Charlotte Street

EX172ET

Southfield Drive

EX173AH

High Street

EX173JS

Albert Place

EX173FF

Tarka Way

EX179BY

Crediton Boniface

EX172AQ

Church Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.